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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 596.26, 823.62 and 439.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 596.26, 823.62 and 439.21 is: 606.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    596.26 : 823.62 = 439.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    596.26/823.62 = 439.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    596.26x = 823.62 × 439.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    596.26x = 361,742.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 361,742.14/596.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 606.69

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